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Builds affordable homes alongside families in need across all 50 states and 70+ countries.
The hardest part of giving away Maricopa County real estate is usually deciding to. The receiving charity manages the title search, the deed, and the closing, leaving you with the appraisal and a deduction letter.
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For many owners a long-held Maricopa County property has gained far more value than any cash savings — which makes the property itself the most tax-efficient thing to give.
A Maricopa County property can sit listed for a full season before it closes. A charitable transfer typically wraps in weeks once title review is complete.
Sell an appreciated Maricopa County property and the IRS takes a cut of every dollar of gain. Donate it instead and that capital gains liability disappears entirely.
Turn your property into a second chance at life.
MatchingDonors.com is a 501(c)(3) that connects patients in need of a transplant with living altruistic organ donors — the first organization to facilitate an organ transplant through the internet. Real estate gifts are converted into operating support, helping patients find a match in months instead of years on the national waiting list.
Real estate gifts routed to MatchingDonors.com receive prioritized handling — clear title transfer, fair-market-value appraisal, and a deduction letter inside 60 days. Proceeds fund the matching platform that has connected over 15,000 registered donors with patients in need.
See how much impact your property could make.
Vetted 501(c)(3) charities ready to accept real estate proceeds from donors across Maricopa County and the rest of Arizona.

Builds affordable homes alongside families in need across all 50 states and 70+ countries.
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Provides mentorship, after-school programs, and safe spaces for young people nationwide.
The largest U.S. hunger-relief network, sourcing food for 200 member food banks.
Delivers humanitarian aid, blood donation, and disaster recovery across the country.
Choose a city in Maricopa County to see local charities that accept real estate donations.
Getting started is simple: share a few details about the Maricopa County property and request a free, no-obligation valuation. There is no commitment at this stage and no cost to ask.
From there, a qualified 501(c)(3) equipped to accept real estate reviews the property and handles the appraisal coordination, title work, and closing directly with you. Easy Real Estate Donation connects you with that organization — the donation itself is completed between you and the charity.
A transparent, four-step process ensures a smooth transition from property to philanthropy. (The exact process may differ between organizations, these are the general phases)
Your charity will conduct a preliminary assessment of your property's market value and suitability for donation.
Their experts handle title searches, environmental checks, and prepare all necessary transfer paperwork.
The property is officially transferred to the charity. You receive IRS Form 8283 for tax deduction purposes.
The property is sold and proceeds are distributed to your chosen charity to fund their mission.
Straight answers on donating real estate, the tax treatment, and what to expect.
Yes. Farmland, ranch land, and other agricultural property can be donated like any other real estate. Acreage with crops, leases, or water rights is reviewed by the receiving charity during assessment.
Yes, though every owner on the title generally must agree to and sign the transfer. Jointly owned and inherited properties are common donations once the co-owners are aligned.
State tax treatment of charitable gifts varies — some states offer their own deduction or credit and others do not. Because the rules differ, confirm the Arizona specifics with a local tax advisor.
For property held more than a year and given to a public charity, the deduction is generally the fair market value set by a qualified appraisal. The actual tax savings depend on your appraised value, income, and filing situation, so confirm the figure with your tax advisor.
Residential homes, vacant land, commercial buildings, and multi-family properties can all qualify. Condition and title issues are addressed during review rather than disqualifying a property upfront.
Browse charities that accept real estate donations elsewhere in the state.